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APIDA Lunch & Learn
The APIDA Lunch & Learn is a space to share and educate about our APIDA special topics and experiences through lectures, research presentations, seminars, or workshops. Please check our Instagram and MyRaft for more details.
apida.csumb, https://myraft.csumb.edu/APIDA/club_signup .
Organization: The APIDA Center.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Redwood Hall - Room 148 (East Lounge A), Redwood Hall - Room 148 (East Lounge B), Redwood Hall - Room 151 (APIDA Center).
Otter Thursday
Every Thursday, we celebrate Otter Thursday, inviting our entire campus community to come together and show CSUMB pride by wearing school colors. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, students, faculty, and staff gather at the Otter Student Union Main Quad Plaza for exciting music, activities, giveaways, and free food.
Organization: Otter Student Union.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.
Graduate School Fair
Thinking about graduate school? Whether you're planning to pursue a master's, doctorate, professional degree, or graduate certificate, the CSUMB Graduate School Fair is the perfect place to explore your next academic journey.
Meet with representatives from universities and graduate programs across a variety of disciplines. Learn about admissions requirements, application timelines, funding opportunities, scholarships, and what to expect from graduate school. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and gather resources to help you prepare for your future.
Why attend?
Explore graduate and professional degree programs
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Connect with admissions representatives from universities
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Learn about application requirements and deadlines
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Discover scholarships, fellowships, and financial aid opportunities
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Get advice on preparing a competitive graduate school application
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Whether you're ready to apply this year or just beginning to explore your options, this…
Organization: Advising, Career, and Student Success.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Grassy area at Main Quad in front of the Otter Express (Zones 4, 5, and 6), Grassy area at Main Quad in front of the Flag Pole.
Paul Gutierrez_MPA Visiting Artist
Singer-songwriter Paul Bright stops by to discuss his experience touring the US, producing music, creating videos, and marketing.
Organization: MPA.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
On Campus Location (see event description).
Produce Truck
Produce Truck is HERE! FREE produce from the Food Bank of Monterey County! All organic and local produce provided to students for free! First come, first served.
Located in front of the OSU on the OSU Main Quad Plaza, bags will be provided. Be sure to swipe in when you arrive.
Organization: OtterCare, Otter Student Union.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.
Mariposa Mentorship Celebrating Mileston
Join the Mariposa Mentorship Program reflect on the semester and the many milestones that were reached by our community. We will be painting stones to line up the pathway by El Centro to represent what the space and program provides to students, staff, faculty, and more!
Organization: El Centro.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Redwood Hall - Room 125 (El Centro).
Writers From the Edge: Feat. Kent Leatha
Former HCOM faculty and author of MODERN MAN,
A collection of poetry that explores themes of family, identity, sexuality, and justice.
Organization: HCOM.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:50 PM.
Monterey Peninsula Foundation Auditorium (TAFM Library) - Room 1188.
Otter Thursday
Every Thursday, we celebrate Otter Thursday, inviting our entire campus community to come together and show CSUMB pride by wearing school colors. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, students, faculty, and staff gather at the Otter Student Union Main Quad Plaza for exciting music, activities, giveaways, and free food.
Organization: Otter Student Union.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.
OSU Board of Directors Meeting
Otter Student Union Board of Directors Meeting.
Organization: Otter Student Union.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Student Union - Sage - 310.
Creative Writing Students' Public Readin
Creative Writing students from HCOM 230 and HCOM 334 will present original works created throughout the semester during a public reading. Friends, family, faculty, and the campus community are welcome to attend.
Organization: HCOM.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:50 PM.
Monterey Peninsula Foundation Auditorium (TAFM Library) - Room 1188.
Otter Thursday
Every Thursday, we celebrate Otter Thursday, inviting our entire campus community to come together and show CSUMB pride by wearing school colors. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, students, faculty, and staff gather at the Otter Student Union Main Quad Plaza for exciting music, activities, giveaways, and free food.
Organization: Otter Student Union.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.
EGS & GS Capstone Festival F26
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our Fall 2026 Ethnic & Gender Studies and Global Studies Capstone students! ???
The EGS/GS Capstone Festival will showcase the culminating work of graduating students as they share their research, ideas, and perspectives developed throughout their Capstone experience.
Tuesday, December 15th2:30 PM to 3:30 PMCAHSS Building 504, Room 1401,
Come celebrate and support our EGS/GS students and their accomplishments. All are welcome!
Organization: HCOM.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
CAHSS Building - Lecture III Screening Room 1401.
HCOM Capstone Festival Fall 26
Join HCOM as we celebrate our Fall 2026 Capstone students and their culminating, work! ??
, This semester’s Capstone themes are: Being Human in an AI Driven World, Examining Our Digital Lives,
, The Festival will feature student presentations, Q&A, and poster presentations, highlighting students’ research, ideas, and creative work.
, All are welcome!
Organization: HCOM.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
CAHSS Building - Lecture III Screening Room 1401.
AES Capstone
AES Fall 2026 Capstone.
Organization: Applied Environmental Science.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
Monterey Peninsula Foundation Auditorium (TAFM Library) - Room 1188.
Otter Thursday
Otter Thursday.
Organization: Otter Student Union.
Thursday, January 28, 2027, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.
Produce Truck
Produce Truck is HERE! FREE produce from the Food Bank of Monterey County! All organic and local produce provided to students for free! First come, first served.
Located in front of the OSU on the OSU Main Quad Plaza, bags will be provided. Be sure to swipe in when you arrive.
Organization: OtterCare, Otter Student Union.
Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.
Otter Thursday
Otter Thursday.
Organization: Otter Student Union.
Thursday, February 4, 2027, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.
OSU Board of Directors Meeting
Otter Student Union Board of Directors Meeting.
Organization: Otter Student Union.
Friday, February 5, 2027, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Student Union - Sage - 310.
Otter Thursday
Otter Thursday.
Organization: Otter Student Union.
Thursday, February 11, 2027, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Student Union - Main Quad Plaza.